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The obituary notice of Kenneth Brian (Ken) SHORT

Brixham, 16/09/1929 - 29/09/2026 (Age 97) | Published in: Torquay Herald Express.

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Kenneth BrianSHORTFormer Teacher at Whiterock Primary School.

Ken was born in Brixham to Winifred and Robert Short. He was the oldest of 3 siblings- Joan and his late brother, David. When Ken was 6 months old the family moved to Barnstaple. At 15 years old Ken joined the Royal Navy and achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer and was a Weapons Engineer. He retrained as a Teacher and worked in Bruton, Somerset. He moved to Brixham, originally doing supply work but was appointed to White Rock Primary School, mainly teaching year 5 pupils. Ken retired after 18 years at White Rock Primary School. He thoroughly enjoyed his teaching career. Ken was a keen cricketer playing for Brixham Cricket Club. Also enjoying bowls at Totnes and Brixham and skittles, playing for The Woodpeckers and Evergreens.

Ken was a much loved and loving husband. He was loved by his siblings, nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A service of celebration will be held at Stockman and Loram Service Chapel, Brixham on Monday 12th October at 2.00pm. All welcome. No black attire please.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Ken for Rowcroft Hospice at Home may be given online to include GiftAid at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or sent care of

Kim Palmer, Funeral Director, Stockman and Loram Funeral Service, 19 Holwell Road, Brixham, TQ5 9NE. 01803 882385
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Published: 07/10/2026
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